Stress No More
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Transcript of Stress No More
Stress: How do we manage it
in a busy world?
Jordan ArellanoDecember 10 th, 2012
We stress a lot
How do we manage it?
Framework:
Be Mindful: Be Aware of self
Quantify Stress Level– ( rate on a 1-5 scale)Identify Stressors – (who or what?)Dig Deeper - (how or why?)--------------------------------------------------------------------------Decide Actions – (is it in sphere of influence?)Act – (stop doing whatever is stressing you)
Decompress: Calm Self & Reduce Stress
Be Aware – Realize you are stressedPause – Stop what you are doingBreathe – In 1,2,3,4 … Out for 1,2,3,4Visualize – Focus on a calm self----------------------------------------------------------------------Strategize – “How can I calm myself further?” Act – Exercise, practice yoga, meditateEncourage Self – “I can do this!”Re-engage – Calmly and confidently un-pause
Reduce Triggers: Divide & Conquer
Identify – “What triggers my stress?”Categorize – Is it School, work, or personal? Evaluate – Levels of stress, ease of reductionFocus – Tackle one at a time, take baby steps----------------------------------------------------------------------Plan – How will I reduce the trigger?Act – Put plan into actionReflect – Write down how it wentMaintain - Keep it up!
Framework:
Now let’s get crispy.We want…
Targetbehaviors
Acknowledge when you are stressed: “I feel stressed”
Practice Mindfulness
Ask yourself this question “What is triggering my stress?”
Do one thing that reduces your stressWalk, run, drink red wine, golf, practice yoga, meditate
Ask yourself this question
Do one thing that reduces your stress
Practice Mindfulness
“What is triggering my stress?”
Walk, run, drink red wine, golf, practice yoga, meditate
Acknowledge when you are stressed: “I feel stressed”
3 Target behaviors
Domino Behaviors: 3 Keys to success
Ask yourself this question
Do one thing that reduces your stress
Practice Mindfulness
“What is triggering my stress?”
Walk, run, drink red wine, golf, practice yoga, meditate
Acknowledge when you are stressed: “I feel stressed”
Thank You!
Jordan [email protected]
Ask yourself this question
Do one thing that reduces your stress
Practice Mindfulness
“What is triggering my stress?”
Walk, run, drink red wine, golf, practice yoga, meditate
Acknowledge when you are stressed: “I feel stressed”
3 Key Takeaways: